Those colorful ABC activity books may be fun, but they're not enough to teach many children to read. If your child is struggling with reading or has dyslexia, discover the six essential features every effective beginning reading curriculum should include to build a strong, lasting foundation for literacy.

One moment, your child is fine. The next, a storm of symptoms changes everything. This is the story of PANDAS/PANS—the hidden battle many families face and the hope that keeps them moving forward.

To the mom of a child with special needs: it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to rest, and it’s okay if your life looks different than you imagined. You are not alone.

I used to think that every child had to read by 5 or 6 years old. I used to fear being “behind,” and I often pushed through curricula to stay on track. Despite my pushing and stress, however, two of my children still had a harder time with reading. One was diagnosed with dyslexia, and one had eye convergence insufficiency. The other child decided she would read by 3 years old and now reads books well above her “grade level.” Had I based my parenting or teaching on either one

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